Month: May 2016

Review – Otterbox Strada Series Leather case for the Samsung Galaxy S7. #Otterbox

The good folks at Otterbox Ireland have sent us over a good few cases to check out for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge so stay tuned over the coming days for all the reviews to come,First up is the Strada Series leather case for the Galaxy S7..

This case is well tidy and feels good in the hand too offering maximum protection all round keeping your device well protected,With a magnetic closure on board too it will always close perfectly each time and the clip itself shows off the Otterbox logo on the bottom part of the case which looks well too giving it that bit more of a premium look. Eternally the case is covered in leather front and back with the housing being that black coloured plastic we are well used to from Otterbox,this stuff is tough..Also on the outside we can access the volume toggles should you need to adjust the volume at any time,these buttons worked perfectly fine on our testing and no issues to be found here..

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Camera area
Right side,Magnetic closure,power key
Top end
Left side
Bottom end
Bottom front
Magnet
Opened
Front view
Back view
Inside backing
Packaging front
Packaging back
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Overall the case fits well in the hand and has good grip with the leather on back and front and on the left side where back and front meet up,the case does not add much bulk to the device either,It is a big phone but Otterbox have introduced some nice slim cases over the years and this is one of them not making the device feel cumbersome,With the lip on the screen with case opened you will be fine leaving the device face down if you like and on leaving it closed with the back face down the is ample protection here for the camera and flash area,The ports are all easily accessible too with plenty of wiggle room for the 3.5mm headphone socket and the micro USB port,some cases tend to be less rewarding with wiggle room here but this case is perfect with all my cables,some of which I did have issues with other cases regarding to fitting 100%

Video Review

This case comes in Three colours too so choice is available,with top quality all round it is a nice case to sport on your Galaxy S7 and looks well too. This case will cost you €49.99 from Otterbox.ie

#ScreenHero – Officially launches screehero.ie protect your phones screen now.

For the last few weeks we have been seeing and hearing about Screen Hero which is an Irish owned business owned by John Conway who is an entrepreneur from Tullamore in Co. Offaly. His aim is to protect our mobiles phones screen which is a good thing as they are not a cheap fix these days with some screens costing up to €300. John whom we spoke to over the last few weeks is an aspiring entrepreneur who is the Managing Director of ‘Fix My I’, a chain of phone and tablet repair shops based in the midlands.

 

‘Screen Hero’ aims to provide premium tempered glass screen solutions. We are Irish, we are eco-friendly and we are experts in the Tech Industry. ‘Screen Hero’ will integrate its ultimate shatter-free, shock absorbing protection for your mobile device with its prestige high quality customer service, making it Ireland’s only and number one affordable tempered glass screen solutions specialist.  

In the press release

John says:
“We are ecstatic to finally get going with this project. The team and I have put in enormous hours and we’ve come across our fair share of challenges along the way, but it wouldn’t be fun if we didn’t! I want to make Screen Hero a well-known brand worldwide. We’re not stopping with just tempered glass screen protectors. The long term plan is to branch into our own range of other smart device apparel such as covers, headsets, speakers – the sky is the limit for Screen Hero! We won’t stop until the people are 100% satisfied, customer service is the forefront of any good company – we just hope you all love it as much as we do!”


Having been in the smartphone repair industry for several years, we know how much repairs can cost and we know how often customers break their screens. 80% of the repairs we’ve carried out over the past three years have been screen repairs. In those three years, three things have happened: the repair industry has grown to five times the size it was, screen repair prices have doubled or even tripled, and customers are buying more expensive phones and investing in expensive accessories.


With all that in mind, it became clear to us that customers could benefit hugely from a quality screen protector. Our tempered glass protector is a multi-layered screen protector. It has a bottom layer of absorbent silicon and an optically clear adhesive tempered glass layer on top of that. The final layer is an oleophobic coating which is both waterproof and mark proof. Tempered glass is up to five times stronger than normal glass and will resist day-to-day scratches while giving you the same sensitivity of touch you’d expect from the original device screen.
Screen Hero is a revolution in smart device protection. With dozens of protectors in our store at unbeatable prices, it’s never been easier to keep your smartphone screen protected! We are committed to providing outstanding customer service to each and every customer. We’re an Irish company, and your order will be processed by our friendly, dedicated staff in Offaly and Westmeath in Ireland.

Find Screen Hero also on

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Snapchat at ScreenHeroIE

Need a hand to get that screen protector on? Check out this installation video below..

 

@TheRock releases an Alarm Clock app to get you motivated. #RockClock

Dwayne Johnson AKA The Rock has launched a brand new app which is a motivational app from Project Rock. Sure we can all do with some motivation and this take might just help those who have no mojo right now.. Fans of the Rock will certainly appreciate this idea and for those who are motivated might want to check it out,with custom tones created by the man himself can you bear the though of listening to him every morning?? I could think of worse.. If you cant self motivate maybe this is something you can try for yourself..This app contains a NO SNOOZE feature which is something I kind of like to use every day,bad habit..

The app is simple to navigate and  you name your own challenges within the app or pick from the selected challenges listed,there is also a sleep mode clock which looks neat..You can also pick from the stock alarm tones provided in the list,The app is available now available free on Android and iOS.

“We all have hopes, goals, dreams and aspirations, and I’ve officially made it my project to help as many of you get after your goals as possible. Let’s get after it and chase greatness… together.”

 

App features

Rock Clock Features:
– Exclusive video messages from The Rock, sent from his phone to yours.
– 25 custom alarm tones created by The Rock himself.
– No snooze feature. The Rock is not a fan of that button.
– Rock Time. Syncs your alarm with The Rock’s. You get up when he does

You can preview some of the built in tones HERE first if you want to check them out or go ahead and hit the store icons below and download it straight away.

 

Otterbox – Review Symmetry Series case for the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Otterbox Ireland have send us several cases for the Samsung Galaxy S7 range and today we will look at the Symmetry series for the Samsung Galaxy S7,We have two cases here to check out the only difference being the colour.Both cases are identical otherwise..

Lets have a look at the image gallery below first..

Packaging rear
Front view
Camera area
Back view
Bottom view
Top view
Volume toggles
Top view
Menu key
Top front
Power key
Bottom
Volume toggles
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Both these cases as mentioned are identical,offering extra grip to a slippy device these add little to bulk up its overall feeling in the hand yet add some grip to the device which is better in the long run. Transparent cases also offer the user to see its original colour as many cases you might see today wont,some of these devices do have a nice colour and some like that naked feel too but it is always better to be protected just in case you drop it as it will not be a cheap fix.Both these cases also have good tactile feedback on the buttons and worked a treat too and all keys worked perfectly as seen in video,Offering protection on the front screen with a lip enables users to place the device face down on a flat surface with the same applying to the back of the device with the camera and flash area well protected.

Accessing ports to is simple with a generous space to facilitate any headphone jack or Micro USB,Over time I have come across a few cases that would not allow all to fit headphone jacks or Micro USB cables perfectly,this is not the case here and all I have fit fine and no issues,The one thing here is the case being transparent and having a clear back the case is subjected to smudging just like the device but its a small niggle you can forgive for protecting your device overall and with many of todays mobile phones being fingerprint magnets its something most folk are used to dealing with…

You can check out the full range of the Symmetry Series which are priced at €34.99 over on Otterbox.ie 

Video Review

 

Otterbox – Review Symmetry Series case for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

The Samsung S7 Edge is one of if not the best device out this year and protection here is a must,Case making here though for a device with dual curved screens can be challenging but the two cases we have from Otterbox do the job fine,both cases are from the Symmetry series and the only difference being the colour here,both serve the same purpose and work perfectly fine offering a transparent view from the back yet protecting the device with an easy on/off fitting which again is rather handy and no messing about..

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Packaging front
Packaging rear
Roasted crystal case front
Grey crystal front
Power key
Camera and flash area
Back view
Power keys
Top view
Bottom view
Top front view
Menu button
Front view sidebar menu
Power key
Volume toggles
Top view
Bottom view
Back view
Top front view
Menu key
Sidebar menu
Side view
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This case is quite nice and in hand it feels better giving that bit more grip to the already slippy feel to the 7 edge although much improved over its predecessor its still a tad slippy,this case will give you that extra grip and an extra sense of security,Being transparent though does give this case a fingerprint magnet status which is not really an issue due to most phones suffering this minor setback and can be forgiven. With a raised lip around top and bottom you can place the 7 edge face down on flat surfaces and not have to worry about getting the screen damaged,the edge panels will be subject to exposure but on how it lands should you drop it is entirely luck.the edge screen works fine too and can easily accessed with no problems,Volume and power keys are also fine with good feedback though some extra pressure on the volume toggles is need,being new this is expected and should fee up over time. The camera and flash area too are protected and the device can be put back down with no worries on flat surface and again nothing to fear of here getting any marks on the camera lens and so on. Overall this case is is value for money priced at €29.99 and comes in several other colours which will be linked below.

Buy direct here from Otterbox.ie

Video Review

Take a tour Inside Abbey Road music studio with Goggle Cardboard. #VR #Apps #Google

Music fans will love this one. Google cardboard has launched a new app which is free on the playstore,this is where the likes of  The Beatles, Oasis, and  Coldplay have recorded their music. Fear not if you have no headset you can also watch this on the web too.. The app is also coming to iOS in the coming weeks.

 

Description

The experience begins with a nine-part guided tour narrated by Giles Martin who shares some of the secrets and history of the studios from 1930s to current day. After the tour, quite literally move around the studios at your own leisure to see hidden treasures like Studio 3’s Mirrored Drum Room where musicians such as Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse have recorded. Uncover one of Abbey Road’s Mastering Suites, where a record gets its finishing touches before a release. In Studio 1, experience what it actually feels like to be in a recording session with the London Symphony Orchestra with surround sound.

Source 

 

The Wileyfox Swift Dual Sim 4G Android now just £99.99 from Amazon. #BargainTech

With many new OEMs over the last few years entering the marking it is evident they are taking a slice out of established market players,Wileyfox is not a familiar name to many and launched last year with their entry to the market and this is not a bad phone at all and for the price its at now its a bargain.For those who just use their phone for the average internet use or social media and emails this will be fine and also it sports a decent camera,for the price its at now it certainly ads to the competition,for the money you cant go wrong albeit it runs on Cyanogen OS which might be a deal breaker,but the OS is not bad either which what did come with the One Plus One which went on to be a hugely popular device. This also has FREE shipping to Ireland,The device comes in Black or White.

  • Customisation-With an open OS, you’re in control. You have more freedom and more choices, from the big picture down to the smallest details. Your mobile experience should be as unique as you.
  • Privacy & Security- Security and privacy taken extremely seriously.
  • Dual Sim With Micro SD slot
  • 13 MP rear camera 5 MP front facing camera
  • 2GB RAM
  • 2500 mAh Battery,removable.

Buy HERE

Pick up the Nexus 5X 32GB for €319 at @komplettie #Nexus #BargainTech

The Nexus 5X is a pretty good phone and recently seen a discount on the Google Play store which is now priced at €399 on a sale price both the Nexus 5X and 6P are currently enjoying a price cut on the Google Play store but the price on offer from Komplett is rather tempting indeed for those who are on a budget looking for a new mobile.This is cheap,Very cheap..

Everything you love about Google, baked right in.
Nexus comes with the best Google apps pre-installed, so it’s ready to use right out of the box. Search, Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Gmail, Drive, and so much more-ready for you to enjoy on your phone. And with Google Play Store you can access your favorite digital entertainment. Choose from millions of apps, books, songs, movies, and games.

Always new. Now running Marshmallow.
Built to get the best out of the world’s most popular OS, Nexus is the ultimate Android experience. You’re always among the first to receive software and security updates2. And you’ll have the freshest, fastest version—Android 6.0 Marshmallow—working for you right out of the box.

Buy HERE